Five on Friday : The Yellow House, Red Boots, and... Burpees?!

 I'm new to link ups, and have decided they are so much fun!
I love finding new blogs to follow.

-ONE-

We closed on our new "old" house!!

  Here's how it all went down.

After 18 months,

100+ houses viewed,

met with 4 builders about building on lots,

went through 3 realtors,

and obsessively checked zillow, ziprealty, and realtor dot com every hour on the hour,

the yellow house just fell into our lap!

My Husband's business partner received a text from his wife that was from the previous owners of the yellow house letting friends know the current owners are selling.

We responded immediately and were fortunate to be the first to call and see the home!

It's our "we didn't think it would happen" dream home.

Truly meant to be.

 

Memories will be made and watched from the porch.

 

Family cookouts on the deck, S' mores and story telling at the fire pit, and first kisses in the gazebo. 

(fire pit and gazebo are to the left) 

There is a tree house in the back that needs some major work, but how fun will that be!

 

I have been trying to get Caroline to say "Yellow" when I ask her what color her new house is. 

she responds, "Happy"

I think I like that better :)

 Moving day won't be for a few months b/c the now previous owners can't move until summer and then we begin the master bathroom renovation. In the mean time, I am frantically getting our house ready to list. 

Hardest part... de-cluttering. 

Next hardest part... where to put the de-clutter items when all of the closets are already full. 

We had a garage sale a few weeks ago. Never AGAIN! 

Last hardest part... keeping the house clean. 

Let's be honest, having a toddler (and husband) makes it difficult to keep the house tidy at all times. It just doesn't work that way. I put up a toy, she pulls out two more. Hopefully our house will sell quick so the frantic tidiness monster inside of me doesn't wear out her welcome.

-TWO-

Tuesday was rough. More teething and lot's of work that barely got done.

I did finally make it to the grocery store. The pantry was lookin' pretty sparse.

I made yummy lasagna inspired by a momfessionals instagram pic then hurried out the door for pointe rehearsal.

nut shell,

cranky baby + busy momma = no pics

So I'll share my current obsession...
address stamps!
I want to get one with our new address,
 but which one?

-THREE-

 

Caroline's first pair of Red Boots!

I had a pair when I was little and loved them so much!

You want to see?
Check out this throwback pic,  Halloween circa 1990!
 Looking for a color version, but for now imagine my boots red.

My Mom made all of our costumes and I may have worn this one to school a time or two :)

Back to Caroline's red boots.

 Someone is ready for the country and looks real nice chewin' on that leaf!

She insisted on wearing them with her jammies. It was a task to take them off before bed. :)


-FOUR-

How cute is this diaper bag?!
A fellow Momma signed up for one of those monthly subscriptions that sends you a box of goodies and this was in her first box!

It's by a company called Dandelion and I think I need one :)


-FIVE-

 I hate strongly dislike burpees.
I try not to use the word hate, but I really hate burpees.
My mommy workout crew, Fit4Mom, is training to do a burpee mile sometime this summer.

I know there is absolutely no way I can do a whole mile (that's just nuts!)
But, I am starting with 5 burpees today and adding 5 each day up until the event.
There are a few gals in my group that will probably rock it, but referring back to Monday's post, I am just going to try my best and I might have to sport this tank!
Wish us luck :)

Have a pleasant weekend!